Tagged #temporary-protected-status
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
El Salvador TPS Faces Court Pressure, but a Procedural Gap May Force a 6-Month Extension
The missed Federal Register deadline for El Salvador's TPS termination may trigger an automatic extension despite the Supreme Court's Mullin v. Doe ruling—but courts may lack power to enforce it.
Trump Administration Leaves El Salvador TPS in Limbo Pending Future Announcement
The Trump administration has neither extended nor terminated TPS for roughly 170,000 Salvadorans. USCIS confirms status and work authorization remain in effect pending a formal announcement.
California AG Guidance: TPS Changes Don't Erase Employer Obligations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issues guidance reminding employers that changes to federal Temporary Protected Status designations do not alter their legal obligations under California and federal employment laws.
Federal judge clears way for Trump administration to end Ethiopian Temporary Protected Status
A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians, eliminating work authorization and deportation protections. Practitioners should advise affected clients immediately on their options.
Judge Lifts TPS Injunction for Ethiopians; Trump Administration Can Now Terminate Protections
A federal judge has cleared the way for DHS to end Temporary Protected Status for approximately 5,000 Ethiopians. Learn what this ruling means for affected individuals and what practitioners should know.
Federal Court Lifts Stay of Somalia TPS Termination: Effective August 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts lifted the stay blocking Somalia's Temporary Protected Status termination, ending a six-month legal delay. Somalia TPS designation is now terminated and EADs are no longer valid.
Federal Judge Clears Somalia TPS Termination; Mullin Forecloses Race Discrimination Defense
U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs lifted her administrative stay and allowed DHS to terminate Somalia TPS, holding that Mullin v. Doe foreclosed equal protection challenges and TPS holders have no protected property interest in extensions.
Judge Saris Denies TPS Challenge for South Sudan; Termination to Proceed
Federal judge rejects immigrant-rights advocates' final challenge to South Sudan TPS termination following Supreme Court's Mullin v. Doe ruling, clearing path for immediate loss of protections.
South Sudan TPS: Updated Work Authorization Dates Amid Ongoing Litigation
USCIS updates employment authorization expiration dates for South Sudan TPS beneficiaries as litigation continues. Latest guidance requires Form I-9 and E-Verify updates to reflect July 30, 2026 placeholder dates pending court resolution.
Federal Judge Pauses Haiti TPS Termination Through July 27
A federal judge temporarily halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Haitians, extending protection through Monday while a ruling is expected on when the program should officially end.
Federal appeals court delays Haiti TPS termination by three days
A D.C. Circuit appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, postponing termination from July 25 to July 27, 2026.
Federal Judge Blocks USCIS from Stripping TPS Holders of Work Authorization
U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton temporarily blocked USCIS from enforcing policies that would strip work permits from asylum seekers and TPS holders, citing Administrative Procedure Act violations and retroactive application of restrictions.
DHS Sets New Expiration Dates for TPS Work Permits After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration extended work authorization deadlines for TPS holders from seven countries to July 17–24, 2026. Employers must verify updated expiration dates and adjust termination timelines.
DHS temporarily extends TPS work permits after Supreme Court ruling
On July 10, DHS pushed back work permit expiration dates for hundreds of thousands of TPS holders from seven countries, following a Supreme Court decision that allowed termination. Practitioners must understand the temporary scope and new deadlines.
USCIS Issues TPS Employment Authorization Guidance Following Supreme Court Ruling
USCIS provides interim Form I-9 and E-Verify instructions for TPS beneficiaries from seven countries following the Supreme Court's Mullin v. Doe decision. Employers must treat EADs as valid through July 10, 2026.
Supreme Court terminates TPS for Haitian and Syrian nationals
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration may end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. Work permits and protections expire July 1, 2026. Practitioners must advise clients on remaining legal pathways.
Supreme Court Limits Asylum At Border, TPS Judicial Relief
Two 6-3 Supreme Court decisions change asylum eligibility and TPS revocation procedures. Migrants must physically enter the U.S. to claim asylum; TPS recipients face limited court review of status termination.
Supreme Court clears TPS termination for Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. Courts cannot review TPS revocation decisions on judicial or constitutional grounds.
Supreme Court strips judicial review from TPS terminations—what practitioners need to know
SCOTUS 6-3 ruling gives presidents virtually unrestrained power to end Temporary Protected Status with little-to-no court oversight. Implications for all 17 TPS-designated countries and 1.3 million beneficiaries.
Supreme Court: No Judicial Review of TPS Terminations; Haitians and Syrians Lose Protections
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot review DHS decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status. The ruling clears the way for mass deportations of Haitian and Syrian TPS holders and limits judicial oversight of future TPS terminations.
Haitian TPS beneficiaries urge Supreme Court to dismiss case over alleged false statement in termination notice
Haitian citizens have asked the Supreme Court to dismiss their challenge to the Trump administration's Temporary Protected Status termination, citing newly discovered false statements in the DHS Secretary's notice of intent. Practitioners should monitor the ruling's impact on TPS review standards.
Supreme Court weighs Trump administration's termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, with lower court orders blocking the termination while the case proceeds.
DHS Automatically Extends TPS for Lebanon Through November 2026
Lebanon's Temporary Protected Status receives a six-month automatic extension from May 28 through November 27, 2026, under the TPS statute when the Secretary does not make a re-designation decision 60 days before expiration.
House Passes Bill to Extend Haiti TPS for Three Years Despite Trump Opposition
The House voted 224–204 to extend Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians through 2029, with 10 Republicans breaking ranks. The bill now faces Senate uncertainty and a White House veto threat.
Federal Court Stays Ethiopia TPS Termination—Status and Work Authorization Extended Pending Litigation
A Massachusetts federal judge postponed the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia, extending legal status and work authorization for over 5,000 beneficiaries while the court considers challenges to the government's review process.